Overview
Community & Indigenous Initiatives Manager Jobs in Kelowna, Canada at FortisBC
Position: Community & Indigenous Initiatives Manager )
Branch:
Gas. Affiliation:
Management & Exempt. Employment Status:
Full-Time Temporary. Expected Hiring Range: $49.79 to $58.56 hourly. Short-term Incentive Eligible:
No. Workplace Flexibility:
Yes. Temp Duration:
Approximately 18 months. Posting End Date:
Open until filled.
Position Overview
You’re an inclusive and inspiring leader with a natural ability to create genuine and authentic relationships with communities and organizations. A collaborator at heart with a knack for seeing the big picture, your expertise working with community partners makes you a perfect candidate as our Community and Indigenous Initiatives Manager.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain effective relationships supporting our Socio-Economic Impact program with municipal, Indigenous and community organizations that are important to our success.
- Lead the development and execution of our external relations strategy to support the timely delivery of our major capital projects.
- Support inclusive participation of Indigenous, local, and underrepresented groups on our projects through local business development, workforce development, and community investment through our strategic objectives.
- Negotiate existing and new municipal and Indigenous operating agreements and other economic or mutually beneficial agreements, and lead the development and execution of supporting processes and procedures for tracking and compliance.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders and rights holders to develop cohesive strategies for customer consultation and regulatory requirements, including focus groups and coordination with local and Indigenous governments, regulatory bodies, customers, and the general public.
- Learn the various economic and developmental goals of different Indigenous groups that are stakeholders and rights holders in our projects within their respective regions.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external parties to ensure Indigenous participation in procurement plans for our projects.
- Develop market research plans and best practices in consultation with Indigenous communities and municipalities to further develop and enhance our Statement of Indigenous principles while maintaining an awareness of all activities that affect business development potential.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or another related discipline from a recognized program.
- Five (5) years of demonstrated success in Indigenous, community and public relations.
- Solid experience executing effective stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Outstanding leadership skills that drive high-performing teams.
- An ability to build and enhance relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to facilitate and complete complex agreements.
Work Arrangement
Option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.
Benefits
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life‑long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
EEO Statement
Fortis
BC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. Fortis
BC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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Title: Community & Indigenous Initiatives Manager
Company: FortisBC
Location: Kelowna, Canada
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